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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.16, 3,360.72 and 940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.16, 3,360.72 and 940.88 is: 1,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.16 : 3,360.72 = 940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.16/3,360.72 = 940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.16x = 3,360.72 × 940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.16x = 3,162,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,034.23/2,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.52

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